COAT COLOR IN THE TOLLER: Breed history and current genetics.

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RESOURCES:

HEALTH GENE: Offers DNA-based technology including gene tests for coat color in dogs: blue, brown, both reds (agouti & extension). Website is: http://www.healthgene.com/

GENMARK: Offers DNA-based technology including gene tests for coat color in dogs: merle (and soon harl) gene(s). Website is: http://www.genmarkag.com/canine_faqs.php/

Vetgen: Offers DNA-based technology including gene tests for coat color in dogs www.vetgen.com

S. M. Schmutz, Ph.D. A current researcher on coat color in dogs who has worked extensively with coat color in the various breeds. She has a tutorial and informational website: GENETICS OF COAT COLOR IN DOGS: http://skyway.usask.ca/~schmutz/dogcolors.html

JP Yousha. Author of various articles on health and color issues in dogs, research liaison for coat color research in the Great Dane. Former Chairman, Health and Welfare Committee & member of Color Research Committee, GDCA. Current member (new) Health & Research committee. Email: danehealth@gdca.org Phone (CT): 432-684-8940. Links page for color-related articles: http://www.chromadane.com/chlinx.htm.

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